Legal Assistant

Ascend Consulting; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Consulting in Guildford, Surrey is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant to support conveyancing and completions. You will work with a busy team handling client and lender interactions to ensure exchange-to-completion runs smoothly.

The role offers exposure to post-completion tasks, Land Registry, and mortgage processes. A recent Law Graduate with a proactive, detail-oriented approach will thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Recent Law Graduate seeking to start a career in conveyancing.
• Shows strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with clients, lenders and lawyers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conveyancing and completions from instruction to post-completion.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders and other lawyers to prepare documents.
• Support Land Registry filings and mortgage-related processes.
• Ensure deadlines are met and records are accurately maintained.

Skills

Recent Law Graduate

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

IT systems proficiency

Education

Law degree / graduate

Job description

Legal Assistant, Entry level, Conveyancing / Completions, Guildford, Surrey from £26,000

This leading conveyancing entrepreneurial business is requiring a Legal Assistant for conveyancing and completions due to substantial growth. They are one the only law firms that have a Completions team who are responsible for handling all aspects of the deal after exchange up to completion. This means dealing with clients, lenders and other lawyers, to make sure everything is ready for moving day.

Once Completion has taken place the Post-Completion requirements will need to be carried out. This involves working with Land Registry, mortgage lenders, management companies and also ensuring that the clients receive all their documents at the end of the process. The responsibility to ensure that the correct retentions are kept and that CML guidelines are met is key to ensure the company's ability to continue to work with mortgage lenders, so is vital to the running of the organisation.

The role requires an ambitous and eager Grad. It's a very fast paced role within a young and enthusiastic team.

• Recent Law Graduate
• Cheerful and friendly disposition at all times
• Someone who can work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail is imperative with great organisation skills
• Able to work under pressure and consistently hit deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and confident with IT systems